Presidency Quiz

Legal forgiveness of a crime is a(n) _____.

• executive order

• pardon

• reprieve

• statute

In what role does the president lead the armed forces?

• chief diplomat

• chief executive

• chief of state

• commander-in-chief

Which of the following duties of the vice president is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?

• advising the president

• certifying the electoral vote count

• presiding over the Senate

• leading federal organizations like NASA

Which constitutional amendment limits the president to two terms?

• 14th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

Which constitutional amendment formalized the process of presidential succession in the case that the sitting president is unfit to serve?

• 14th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

What is a formal agreement between two or more countries that requires Senate approval?

• executive agreement

• executive order

• signing statement

• treaty

Which position is SECOND in line to succeed the president?

• House Speaker

• President pro tempore

• Senate Majority Leader

• Vice President

Which of the following forms of vetoing is considered unconstitutional?

• line-item veto

• pocket veto

• regular veto

• all of the above are constitutional

In what role does the president serve as the head of the United States government?

• chief administrator

• chief citizen

• chief executive

• chief of state

What is a directive, rule, or regulation that has the same effect as a law that the president can sign and enforce?

• executive agreement

• executive order

• signing statement

• treaty